Intel® Server System SR1550AL/SR1550ALSAS User’s Guide 19
Front Panel Features and Peripheral Devices
The server system provides locations and hardware for installing hard drives, a USB
floppy drive, CD-ROM drive, or DVD-ROM drive. The drives must be purchased
separately. The following figure shows the available options.
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Figure 13. Front Panel Features and Peripherals

Hard Disk Drives

The server system supports 2.5 inch SAS or Serial ATA (SATA) hot-swap drives. With the
mini control panel, the system can support up to eight 2.5 inch hard drives. With the
standard control panel or the Intel® Local Control Panel, the system can support up to six
2.5 inch hard drives.
For instructions on installing hard drives, see “Installing and Removing a Hot-swap Hard
Drive”.
Note: Drives can consume up to 17 watts of power each. Drives must be specified to run at a
maximum ambient temperature of 45C.
Note: The Intel® Server System SR1550AL does not support all SAS or Serial ATA (SATA) hard
drives. See “Server System References” for an Internet link to a list of supported
hardware.

Slimline Optical Drive Carrier

The slimline optical drive carrier can be used with an optional optical drive. One slimline
carrier is included with your server system; the optical drive must be purchased separately.
You cannot install both an optical drive and a USB floppy drive.
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A. Rack Handles
B. Slimline Optical Drive
C. Mini Control Panel Bay
D. Hard Disk Drive Bays (Optional HDD
Carriers shown)